Biotussin DAC and Conex

• Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ambifed CD, Biotussin DAC, Cheratussin DAC, Guaifen DAC, Lortuss EX, Maxifed-G CD, Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant, Tricode GF, Tusnel C, Virtussin DAC, Virtussin DAC

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Biotussin DAC is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Biotussin DAC will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Biotussin DAC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Conex, Drixoral Cold and Allergy, Drexophed SR, Desihist SA, Duomine, Dexophed, Disobrom, Disophrol, Drixoral, 12 Hour Cold, Dexaphen SA, Dixaphedrine, Drixomed, Pharmadrine, Ala Hist PE, Ala-Hist PE, Drixoral Sinus

Dexbrompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Conex is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

Conex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.